Torino, Turin — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetAug 31

Travel to Turin, Italy like a complete pro with these tips on where to stay, what to see, Italian café culture, aperitivo and more.

scrappy mid-table team known as il Toro

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Mole AntonellianaAttractionA mole in Italian is a building of monumental proportions.
San SalvarioSuburblivelier nightlife
Museo EgizioMuseumIt houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities, with more than 40,000 artifacts, which is considered…
Piazza CastelloSightIt houses several city landmarks, museums, theaters and cafes.
Museo della SindoneMuseumlearn all about the Shroud of Turin
Palazzo RealeAttractionsumptuous 17th-century royal residence
Museo Nazionale dell’AutomobileMuseumcollection of 200 or so cars
Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella AgnelliMuseumsee artworks by Modigliani, Manet and Matisse
Castello di RivoliMuseumvast assemblage of contemporary art
Reggia di VenariaSightone of the world's largest royal palaces
CrocettaSuburbpeaceful, elegant, well-connected residential district
Borgo PoSuburbleafy district over the river
Reggia di Venaria RealeSightbook tickets in advance
JuventusPlacearistocrat of the European game, serial winner of Serie A
TorinoPlacescrappy mid-table team known as il Toro
PastisRestaurantevergreen favorite on Piazza Emanuele Filiberto
Affini San SalvarioRestaurantstalwart in the hip San Salvario district
Monte dei CappucciniTrailhike for fabulous views over the city
VanchigliaSuburb
AuroraSuburb
Stazione Porta NuovaSight
Porta PalazzoMarket

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